The sheer beauty of the Brigittine Divine Office (the Propers of which we are appending to the regular, 1962 Latin Divine Office) never fails to astound me again and again, but especially on Our Lady’s Feastdays. Plans to write more about are afoot, please pray that they materialise soon! In the meantime, here is a sample, showing the rich imagery of the Brigittine hymns.

From the Brigittine Breviary: The hymn on the Feasts of of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the Little Hours (ad Primam, ad Tertiam, ad Sextam, and ad Non